The Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), is seeking a term instructor(s) to assist in delivery of VPM 2010 Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology course to second year DVM students. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

VPM 2010 Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology

This course is a four-credit core course taught to second year DVM students (approximate class size of 67) during the Fall semester (September to December). The course consists of 3 50-minute didactic lectures and 2 two-hour lab sessions every week. The labs are co-delivered with a Clinical Bacteriologist and a bacteriology technologist. The instructor(s) will be required to deliver approximately 50% of the course, which would run from October 15 to November 19, 2019. Applications to teach part of the course will also be considered. Details on the curricular content of this component of the course are available from the Department Chair. Student evaluations for the second half of the course will include a laboratory exam, and a final exam.

Qualifications:

Ideally, the candidate will hold the following credentials:

• DVM or equivalent degree.

• Advanced training or experience in veterinary bacteriology/mycology.

• Board certification with American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM).

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Travel, accommodations, and car rental for the successful candidate will be provided during the term of the appointment.  

The AVC is located on the campus of UPEI in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI). Nestled on the east coast of Canada, PEI is one of the world’s most beautiful islands, and is home to sandy beaches, championship golf courses, some bike and cross country ski trails and a vibrant arts community. Further details can be obtained at http://www.upei.ca/avc  and http://www.gov.pe.ca.

To apply, submit a letter of intent, a statement of teaching, research and service goals and philosophy, a curriculum vitae and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of 3 referees to:

Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriquez-Lecompte

Professor and Acting Chair

Department of Pathology and Microbiology

Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 4P3

E-mail jrodriguez@upei.ca, Fax 902-566-0851

Additional information about the department can be obtained at http://www.upei.ca/pathmicro/,

http://www.upei.ca/pathmicro/newsletters, and http://www.islandscholar.ca/fedorair/ir_role/refworks.u2/Path+Micro.

Possible collaborations include http://research.medicine.dal.ca/ and

http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/inh/research/index.html

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Applications will be received until August 20, 2019, or until a suitable candidate is found.